Salary guide · London
How much does a principal earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£94,300 per year
per year in London · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average principal pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £94,300 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £86,100 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in London is £94,300 per year, typically ranging from £69,000 per year to £138,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays principals around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
Live principal openings in London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In London it's £94,300 per year — a premium of £12,300 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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